Adam Peaty Quotes

Adam Peaty

Profession : Athlete

Birth : December 28, 1994

In sport, a massive amount is to do with genetics.

Adam Peaty

Ever since I was a kid, I've wanted to set a time that nobody can touch for many years.

Adam Peaty

People make the mistake of thinking they've got to perform just because someone has said something about their potential.

Adam Peaty

When you take the world record, a lot of people are going to go out there to get you, really. I kind of enjoy that. I like being chased.

Adam Peaty

I am only this successful because I'm so good at grounding myself.

Adam Peaty

Not that I went into the Olympics with any doubt, but my holiday plans afterwards depended on how well I did - bronze, silver or gold.

Adam Peaty

I like Jaykae. He's a great artist, and I absolutely love Dr. Dre's album and a bit of Calvin Harris now and then.

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I've made sure I am working hard enough to get that lead and keep it there.

Adam Peaty

For 100 m., you have to go out fast but also bring it back, so we've been doing a lot of work on the back-end speed.

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I believe in that gladiatorial mind-set. I love it.

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My coach and I thought I could swim a 57.3 if I executed the perfect race, but I did even better than that.

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I still like to sit in a room and play games all day, so I'm a kid, really.

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I don't think I'm a good dancer.

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For the last seven years, I have been racing the best in the world and making my way through the ranks. I am in that spot where I have got a real opportunity to produce something. I am not going to take it for granted because I know those guys will step it up.

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I love tuning into Radio 1 on a Friday night after training and hearing the new stuff.

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When I represent Team GB, I never give less than 100 per cent. It is an absolute honour.

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You can easily say, 'I can go 56', but how are you going to do that?

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Nothing means more to me than racing for my country, the Queen, the Royal Family, and the people back home that support me.

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Not a lot of people get to go to the Olympics - especially with the chance I've got.

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It hasn't always been a sweet ride. When I was 15, I almost hated racing in finals because I was so nervous. But as I got more experienced, I had to choose between fight and flight - and I've fought every time.

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